MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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right to a fair trial
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protection against unreasonable search and seizure
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guarantee against double jeopardy
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prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
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Detailed explanation-1: -Now one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one’s house. A man’s house is his castle; and whilst he is quiet, he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle. This writ, if it should be declared legal, would totally annihilate this privilege.
Detailed explanation-2: -The idea that “a man’s house is his castle” existed early in English history. Many court cases spoke of the right of a person to be protected in his home from arbitrary invasions by the government.
Detailed explanation-3: -Otis refused the fee they offered, saying that in such a cause he despised all fees. In a five-hour speech, which was witnessed by a young John Adams, Otis argued that the writs were unconstitutional. He based his case on the rights guaranteed in English common law.
Detailed explanation-4: -Initially a prosecutor for the British authorities, Otis changed sides in 1761, when he argued against writs of assistance (broad search warrants that British officials used to search the homes and businesses of colonists).